Make a time commitment. Any decision to bring a puppy into your family should take into consideration the enormity of the commitment involved. You realize that you are expected to take care of the animals for at least 10 years, and have to deal with any problems that dog breeding will undoubtedly not "just for Christmas" and will need more care and attention as well as some new child. Consider this decision carefully and make sure you can devote time to the back of your puppy properly, taking into account its other obligations, such as work or family commitments. Puppies need lots of social interaction, personal attention and exercise, which implies the need for you to spend time with them, just as you would with a child. Selection of type of coat will also be a problem in terms of time, you will need to devote to dog grooming and care, as you will need a suitable place for daily grooming. Physical exercise includes walking the dog for a few miles every day is important, but time consuming. Make sure you can spend that amount of time for your pet.
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Male or female
As a general rule, females are less aggressive, and probably more reliable with children, but they can be moody. Dogs, generally speaking, should be tighter handling, and can be physically demanding. You may need to address the question of whether to have a dog "castrated" at some stage in order to avoid aggression, for example. Females on the other hand, regularly come into "heat" by about 6 months of age and regularly thereafter. Can you deal with it, and the possibility of unwanted litters, or you can accept the price that bitch "speyed "?
Therefore, the decision about buying a dog is not as easy as you think on May first. There are many factors to take into account, all you need to be weighed in the details. Make a list of advantages and disadvantages, so you can make appropriate judgments. Never buy at the "whim". Impulsive buying can be a recipe for disaster and can lead to such horrors as the abandonment of a dog, for example, one day reality kicks in. Never, never, ever buy for your heart. Do you use your head, having looked at the pros and cons and thus will reduce the risk of wrong decisions that can only lead to heartbreak all over. Getting a dog sounds simple, that is, after properly into account all the factors involved.